Luke 7:36-50

A Sinful Woman Forgiven

36 u One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and took his place at the table. 37 v And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and w wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If x this man were y a prophet, he z would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner." 40 And Jesus answering said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." And he answered, "Say it, Teacher."

41 "A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred a denarii, and the other fifty. 42 b When they could not pay, he c cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?" 43 Simon answered, "The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt." And he said to him, "You have judged rightly." 44 Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; d you gave me no water for my feet, but e she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 f You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to g kiss my feet. 46 h You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, i which are many, are forgiven - for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little." 48 And he said to her, j "Your sins are forgiven." 49 Then those who were at table with him began to say among 1 themselves, k "Who is this, who even forgives sins?" 50 And he said to the woman, l "Your faith has saved you; m go in peace."

  1. Cross References
    Luke 11:37
    While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table.
    Luke 14:1
    One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully.
  2. Cross References
    Luke 7:37 - 39
    And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment.
    Matthew 26:6 - 13
    Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper.
    Mark 14:3 - 9
    And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head.
    John 12:1 - 8
    Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
  3. Cross References
    Luke 7:44
    Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
    John 11:2
    It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 15:2
    And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 7:16
    Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!
    John 4:19
    The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
  6. Cross References
    Luke 22:64
    They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?
  7. Cross References
    Matthew 18:28
    But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, 'Pay what you owe.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 18:25
    And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.
  9. Cross References
    Romans 8:32
    He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
  10. Cross References
    1 Timothy 5:10
    And having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
    Genesis 18:4
    Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.
  11. Cross References
    Luke 7:38
    And standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
  12. Cross References
    2 Samuel 15:5
    And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
    2 Samuel 19:39
    Then all the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over. And the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own home.
    2 Samuel 20:9
    And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
  13. Cross References
    Luke 7:38
    And standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
  14. Cross References
    Psalms 23:5
    You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
    Psalms 141:5
    Let a righteous man strike me - it is a kindness; let him rebuke me - it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
    Ecclesiastes 9:8
    Let your garments be always white. Let not oil be lacking on your head.
    Matthew 6:17
    But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face.
  15. Cross References
    Luke 7:39
    Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.
  16. Cross References
    Luke 5:20
    And when he saw their faith, he said, "Man, you...
    Matthew 9:2
    And behold, some people brought to him a paraly...
    Mark 2:5
    And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the ...
    James 5:15
    And the prayer of faith will save the one who i...
    1 John 2:12
    I am writing to you, little children, because y...
    John 20:23
    If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiv...
  17. Cross References
    Luke 5:21
    And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, "Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?
  18. Cross References
    Luke 7:9
    When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.
    Luke 7:47
    Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven - for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.
    1 Timothy 1:14
    And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
    Mark 10:52
    And Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.
    Ephesians 2:8
    For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.
  19. Cross References
    Luke 8:48
    And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.
    1 Samuel 1:17
    Then Eli answered, "Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.
    Mark 5:34
    And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.
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